Scholarship overview

  • Degree level

    Postgraduate taught

  • Value

    This scholarship covers the full home tuition fee

  • Number of awards

    1

  • Academic year

    2026/2027

  • Tuition fee status

    Home

  • Mode of study

    Full time

  • Available to

    Prospective students

  • Application deadline

    01/06/2026

  • Additional information

    mscinsef@imperial.ac.uk

  • Available to applicants in the following departments

    • Mechanical Engineering

Eligibility criteria

To be eligible for this scholarship, you must be a UK-based student who fits into one of these categories:

 

Recent Graduates

  • You completed your undergraduate degree within the last 5 academic years and meet one of the following conditions:
    • You received funding from Student Finance England, Wales, or Northern Ireland, with 100% of the government-funded maintenance loan, based on a household income of £25,000 or less in your final year of study.
    • You were eligible for the full maintenance loan (based on a household income of £25,000 or less) but received a bursary that covered all costs.

 

Applicants Returning to Study

  • You completed your undergraduate degree more than 5 academic years ago and meet one of the following conditions:
    • You are currently receiving one or more means-tested benefits.
    • You can provide evidence, like a P60 or HMRC self-assessment, to show your income in the previous tax year was less than £25,000.

 

Selection and Documentation

  • Your application and interview will be considered for selection.
  • If selected, you will need to provide proof of your financial background, such as confirmation of your undergraduate loan or other evidence.

Please note: This scholarship is not available to continuing students.

Course specific information

MSc Sustainable Energy Futures

Application process

Applicants for this scholarship need to first apply online for the MSc Sustainable Energy Futures course (H9A1) and receive a College ID number. Once an admission offer is made, the applicants can advise that they wish to be considered for this scholarship via email, advising how you meet the criteria and why you would like to be considered for the scholarship, to mscinsef@imperial.ac.uk.

 

The deadline for submission is 1 June 2026. Shortlisted applicants may be invited for interview, possibly by MS Teams, and will be notified by email as soon as possible after the deadline. The decision should be made by the end of July 2026.

Additional information

The scholarship is designed to increase access for students from lower socio-economic backgrounds, aligning with the Grantham Institute’s commitment to supporting diverse and talented individuals.

 

Supporting documents, like the undergraduate loan confirmation, will be necessary if you are chosen for the scholarship.

Contact

If you have any additional questions, please contact us at mscinsef@imperial.ac.uk.